Lot 531
1794 S-68 R5 Head of 1795 PCGS graded VG10. Glossy medium brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. The surfaces are decent, mostly smooth, but a glass reveals minor roughness in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris, only small contact marks consistent with the grade. The only notable marks are a thin diagonal scratch in the field left of the lower curls and a rim bruise over the E in AMERICA. LDS, Breen state V. The bisecting die crack across the obverse is complete and strong. The date is bold and the legends are clear except for weakness on ONE CENT due to minor swelling in the center of the reverse. A decent example of this rare variety and a neat die state. Our grade is VG8. The attribution and Alfonso Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Carlyle A. Luer, Heritage Auctions 1/3/2018:3193-Lou Alfonso Collection (lot ticket included).
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| Realized $4,800 |
